KTM India has announced a price slash of the 390 Duke by Rs 18,000, bringing it down to Rs 2.95 lakh, ex-showroom. Packed with riding aids features and class-leading specifications, the Duke 390 offers exceptional value for money.
KTM Duke 390: Performance
The Duke 390 is powered by a 399 cc liquid-cooled engine with an output of 45.3 bhp at 8500 rpm and 39 Nm at 6500 rpm. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox with a quick-shifter. The motorcycle is based on a split-trellis frame with a seat height of 800 mm or 820 mm and a ground clearance of 183 mm. Weighing 168.3 kg, it has 43 mm upside-down front forks and a rear mono-shock with 10-step preload adjustable. In terms of brakes, it uses a 320 mm front disc and a 240 mm rear disc.Â
KTM Duke 390: Features
The Duke 390 offers an array of functions including all LED lights, a 5-inch TFT digital display, riding modes — Street and Rain and the track mode changes the instrument console’s layout. Apart from this, the Duke 390 gets traction control, launch control, Supermoto ABS and Cornering ABS.
KTM Duke 390: Competition check
The Duke 390’s new price makes it quite an enticing option as it’s reduced from Rs 3.13 lakh to Rs 2.95 lakh, ex-showroom. The KTM street bike goes up against the TVS Apache RTR 310, BMW G310R, Yamaha MT-03 and even the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650.
